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About the VEC

VEC Internship 2025

The VEC is launching our successful internship for another year! We are looking for hard working and enthusiastic students who are keen […]

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Liverpool is ready for the Next Generation of Innovation Ecosystem: Building Liverpool’s Future

Andrew Borland, Chief Innovation Officer at the VEC, University of Liverpool, explores the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region following […]

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UK Innovation Needs Leadership: SMEs Will Be The Real Drivers Of Growth

Andrew Borland, Chief Innovation Officer at the VEC, University of Liverpool, explores the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region, following […]

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Novel Nine: Chapter Three

Sefton Council Chief Executive Phil Porter welcomed the group to Sefton, highlighting it as a place of both heritage and innovation, balancing […]

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Novel Nine: Chapter Two

Last week, the VEC hosted Novel’s second chapter, on cultivating entrepreneurial excellence and transformative culture. Once again, we heard bold insights from […]

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VEC launches Novel Innovation for Leaders Initiative with Business

The University of Liverpool’s VEC joined forces with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to launch a trailblazing new programme that aims […]

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Professor Andy Levers awarded OBE in New Year Honours list

Professor Andy Levers, Executive Director of the University’s Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS), has been awarded an OBE for […]

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University showcases AI leadership at Liverpool’s Pioneering International Summit

The University of Liverpool played a leading role in the Liverpool City Region’s first International AI Summit, demonstrating the region’s world-class artificial […]

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*VEC in the News*

Sharing our latest news and announcements with our stakeholders and networks. Insider Media: UK Innovation Needs Leadership: SMEs Will Be The Real […]

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Our expertise

Access to world-class research & expertise. Unrivalled partnerships and networks.

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World class facilities

  • Digital Labs

  • Digital Test Beds

  • Sandpit Method

A unique facility where collaborative exploration of emerging research and digital technologies help accelerate the growth of new innovation ideas for industrial digitalisation.

We create bespoke digital test beds for our clients to explore the reliability and scalability of any industry solution.

Harnessing the latest technologies our clients can explore and gain a deep understanding of their data to make better informed business decisions leading to improved long-term social and industry impact.

Client opinion

"Working with the Virtual Engineering Centre has helped IPS identify where small yet significant improvements can be made to our products, simply by adopting emerging technologies."

Payman Shafighi,
Entomological Scientist
International Pheromone System Ltd